The speeches seemed to last forever... everyone seeming to have never ending praise for the beloved blue pop troll who had helped out so many during his short time on Earth...

     Finally... it was Poppy's turn to speak on behalf of her late-husband, the young queen walking up to the casket Branch's body was currently laying lifeless in...

     "There is just so much to be said about this special troll who has unfortunately left our lives way too soon..." Poppy started, tears falling from her eyes before sliding down her cheeks. "He was the sweetest... kindest... smartest... most prepared for anything troll I have ever met... and... and I'm going to miss waking up right beside him, having the love of my life being the first thing I see every morning and the last I see every night..."

     Slowly, she turned to the coffin, looking in at Branch, tears streaming from her eyes as she looked sadly at his gray and lifeless face...

     "I'll miss you Branch..." she whispered softly before turning back to the crowed, her gaze landing on the seemingly empty chair beside her two beautiful children...

     Although she couldn't see him... the queen of Pop knew Branch was sitting right there, watching her speech with sad tear filled eyes.

     "But..." she continued, looking straight at the empty chair. "I know you'll be ok... where ever this new adventure takes you... I just want you to be happy..."

     Branch's heart felt like it shattered right then and there, tears erupting from his crystal blue eyes at the sound of those genuinely kind words... she was letting him go...

     "I'll always love you, Branch..." the young queen continued, not even trying to hide her tears. "I love you so much..."

     Everyone clapped sadly for their queen's speech, Poppy walking over to her parents to whisper something into their ears...

     "Will you watch the kids for me?" she asked her father in a soft whisper. "I... I just need to take a walk..."

     "Of course, sweetie..." Peppy whispered in reply, giving his daughter a compassionate gaze. "Take your time..."

     Poppy nodded, slowly turning to walk away as she wiped her eyes with her dress sleeve, the young queen's arms wrapped around herself in a gentle hug...

     Branch watched his beloved wife leaving for just a few moments before quickly taking off after her...